Chemistry

Course summary

Chemistry is fundamental to life – clothing, food and medicine all rely on chemical processes and chemists hold the key to solving some of the big challenges we face, from food security to climate change. Choose A Level Chemistry to build practical skills fundamental to understanding the nature of chemistry, alongside data collection and analysis experience, mathematical and problem-solving skills. Inspired by subject-specialist teachers you will learn in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, equipped with everything you need to develop your theoretical and practical skills to full potential. As you become a more independent learner, our approach focuses on learning ‘how to think’ – not ‘what to think’. These key skills offer exceptional preparation for university study and employment. Our enriched learning opportunities can include: Talks and events at Cambridge Science Festival and at the Society for Chemical Industry (SCI) UK Chemistry Olympiad Lectures at the University of Cambridge Cambridge Chemistry Challenge Youth STEMM Award